Cost of Living Calculator - San Mateo, California vs Tampa, Florida


The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 58.6% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $20,690 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Tampa
than in San Mateo, California
San_Mateo, CA vs Tampa, FL
Compared to San_Mateo, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% lower

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